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Rotary Screw Compressors

SX Series
With the world-renowned SIGMA PROFILE
Free air delivery 0.26 to 0.80 m3/min, Pressures 8 – 11 – 15  bar
What do users expect from a
compressor system? SX – Rotary Screw Compressors Energy-saving
SIGMA PROFILE
They expect maximum efficiency and reliability. This may sound simple,
but these advantages are influenced by many different factors: Compact compressed air power Each KAESER rotary screw
compressor airend uses SIGMA
Energy costs for example, PROFILE rotors, specially
Air system investment
taken over the lifetime of developed by KAESER, that require
a compressor, add Maintenance costs approximately 10-20 % less energy
up to a multiple of than conventional rotors with the
investment costs. This same air delivery capacity.
is not just the case for
larger compressed
air systems, but also
for smaller systems Innovative design – Compressor controller
such as SX series SX Aircenter Sigma Control
compressors. Efficient
energy consumption Kaeser’s SX series ‘Aircenter’ systems The SIGMA CONTROL compressor
therefore plays a vital offer more than space-saving compressed controller is a robust PC-based
role in the production air production, treatment and storage: industrial computer with a real-
Energy costs
of compressed air. The air They redefine the concept of turnkey time operating system and update
Energy saving
system must also deliver the compressed air systems, as each model capability. ‘Traffic light’ style LEDs
compressed air in the correct features the very latest technology to clearly indicate system operational
volume, at the required quality, and provide exceptional reliability. This ensure unrivalled user advantages and status.
is essential to ensure maximum availability of compressed air powered outstanding performance. All three
production equipment. Last but not least, a truly efficient compressed modules – the compressor, refrigeration
air system should incur minimal maintenance costs. This is achieved by dryer and air receiver – are enclosed within
using high quality components and through logical system design which in a single housing, so that the whole Even quieter
allows excellent accessibility to all maintenance points. KAESER rotary system appears as a single integrated
unit. The components within every Kaeser The new cooling system combines
screw compressors fulfil all of these needs and provide the basis for
“Aircenter” package are perfectly matched optimum sound damping with
highly efficient compressed air production.
to provide optimum energy efficiency, ease enhanced cooling. Normal
of maintenance and unrivalled durability. conversation can take place right
next to the running compressor.
Function diagram:

SX optionally available as an Dual-flow fan

6 Aircenter model with refrigeration
7 The patent-pending dual-flow cooling
dryer and compressed air fan produces the cooling air flow
receiver for the drive motor on one side and
the cooling air for the package on
the other. The crescent-shaped fan
1
1 Intake filter blades help to further reduce sound
8 emissions.
2 2 Inlet valve
3 Airend
Powerful – Efficient – Quiet
3 4 Drive motor
As the most efficient way to achieve a given drive power, KAESER uses large, low
5 Fluid separator speed rotary screw airends. This ensures that the specific power is always within the
optimal range. SX series units use a flexible V-belt drive system to precisely determine
6 Compressed air aftercooler
5 S X 8 approx. 215 airend speed dependent upon the airend being used. Low airend speed also means
9 7 Fluid cooler 3 and 0-4
90
SX 0r that components are subjected to less wear and consequently last longer, whilst noise
pm
emissions are also significantly reduced in comparison with high speed airends. This is
8 Fluid filter
particularly important for compressors installed directly in work environments.
4 9 Fan
SX – Maximum Versatility
SX (Standard) Excellent accessibility
As with all KAESER rotary screw compressors, All maintenance work can be carried out
the SX series is designed to meet the toughest from one side of the unit. The left housing
of industrial demands: User-friendly and easy cover is easily removed to allow excellent
to maintain, SX compressors operate quietly component accessibility. Furthermore,
and efficiently to provide a cost-effective and there’s no need to remove the housing
dependable source of quality compressed air. They cover to inspect fluid levels, as these can
are the ideal choice for users in the trade and craft be checked via a convenient inspection
sector that require a single compressor for their air window. ‘T’ versions are also equipped
supply, yet can also be easily integrated into larger with a service opening for the test button
compressed air systems as required. on the refrigeration dryer’s electronic
condensate drain.

SX-T with energy-saving dryer Maintenance friendly

Kaeser’s compact modular design with integrated Clever design and logical component
refrigeration dryer (T version) has significant layout ensure maintenance tasks are
advantages: The dryer is contained in its own simple to perform and therefore contribute
separate cabinet within the unit to prevent to keeping these costs to an absolute
exposure to heat from the compressor package. minimum. Features include: honeycombed
The dryer shut-down feature – which is linked air filter, quick change oil filter, easy access
to compressor operation – can also be selected separator cartridge and long life drive belts.
via the compressor controller to further reduce
energy consumption.

Aircenter: Exceptional efficiency Air system investment

The integrated solution Energy costs account for over 70 percent Maintenance costs

The compact SX Aircenter series from of total compressed air costs. This can
Kaeser provides cost-effective compressed amount to a significant sum even for smaller
air production, treatment and storage with compressed air systems, which is why
minimal space requirement. The compressor, KAESER uses the very latest technology
dryer and air receiver are integrated within to ensure that every compressor provides
a single housing. Each unit is optionally best possible energy efficiency. These
available with a micro-filter or micro-filter compressors form the basis for reliable and
combination. Standard version cost-effective compressed air production as
SX series rotary screw compressor Energy costs
part of a correctly planned and integrated Energy saving
compressed air supply system.

Exhaust air Cooling air

Cooling system with dual-flow fan
The high-efficiency cooling system uses an innovative dual-flow fan (patent
pending) that not only ensures exceptional performance, but which also
keeps sound emissions to an absolute minimum. The system uses separate
flow paths for the compression air and for the motor and fluid cooling air to
guarantee sufficient reserves even at high ambient temperatures of up to 45°C.
Compression efficiency and motor cooling are enhanced by drawing in the air
for motor cooling and compression from the ambient surroundings. Furthermore,
sound levels are exceptionally low as the air flows through the cooling system
at low speed. This system also significantly contributes to the effectiveness and
reliability of refrigeration dryers in T-version packages.
Tailored control
The SIGMA CONTROL basic multi-function controller provides all the
advantages of modern compressor control technology without the additional
costs associated with PC-based control systems. Using the proven ‘Dual’
and ‘Quadro’ control modes, this advanced control system will communicate
with – and constantly monitor – the compressor package. If necessary, system
messages can be defined as alarms and, with the addition of an optional
memory module, can be forwarded to a master control system, such as the
SIGMA AIR MANAGER. This feature therefore enables the compressor to be
easily integrated within a centrally controlled compressed air installation.
Equipment

Complete unit Electric motor Cooling Ergonomic control panel Professional planning
Ready for operation, fully automatic, German made premium efficiency Air cooled; separate aluminium coolers Red, yellow and green LEDs show Compressed air supply system with separate components
super silenced, vibration damped, all (Eff1) electric motor to IP 54 and for compressed air and cooling fluid, operational status at a glance. Also 2 7 1 Rotary screw compressor
panels powder coated. insulation class F for additional dual-flow fan (patent pending) fitted to features a plain text display, 30 5
2 Air receiver
reserve. motor drive shaft. selectable languages, touch keys with 3 Refrigeration dryer
Sound insulation icons and a duty cycle indicator.
6
4 Aquamat condensate treatment
V-belt drive Electrical components 3
Filter
Lined with washable foam, anti- 4 5
Prime functions 1

vibration mounts, double vibration Maintenance-free elasticised V-belt. Ventilated control cabinet to IP 54, 6 ECO DRAIN condensate drain
damped. No further adjustment necessary. automatic star-delta starter (from 3kW); Fully automatic monitoring and 6
7 Air-main charging system
motor-overload protection; control regulation of airend discharge
Airend Fluid and air flow transformer. temperature, motor current, Compressed air supply system with Aircenter
Genuine KAESER single-stage rotary Honeycombed dry-air filter, pneumatic direction of airend rotation,
SIGMA CONTROL air filter, fluid filter and
2
screw airend with SIGMA PROFILE inlet and vent valves, cooling fluid
1 Rotary screw compressor
rotors and cooling reservoir with three-stage separator Interfaces for data communication, fluid separator cartridge,
display of performance 2 Complete "Aircenter" system
fluid injection for system, pressure release valve, comprising: RS 232 for a modem, RS Air-main charging system
optimised rotor minimum pressure/check valve, 485 for a slave compressor in baseload data, service intervals of primary 1 3 3 Aquamat condensate
cooling. thermostatic valve and micro-filter in sequencing mode (not with SFC components, operating hours, status treatment
cooling fluid system. version), Profibus DP interface for data data and event memory data. Selection
networks. Prepared for Teleservice. of Dual, Quadro, Vario and Continuous
control modes as required. Only properly designed air systems Benefit from decades of
(For further information refer to SIGMA CONTROL/SIGMA
can meet the demands for air compressed air engineering
CONTROL BASIC brochure P-780) quality, availability and efficiency experience and let KAESER design
that are placed on a modern your compressed air supply system.
compressed air supply.

Technical Specifications – SX Dimensions

Standard version T-version with integrated refrigeration dryer (refrigerant 134a) Standard version
Rated Model Working FAD *) Max. Sound Dimensions Air Weight Model Working FAD *) Max. Dryer power Dryer Sound Dimensions Air Weight
motor pressure operating pressure WxDxH connection pressure operating consumption differential pressure WxDxH connection
power pressure level **) pressure pressure level **)
Air

970
outlet
kW bar m³/min bar dB(A) mm kg bar m³/min bar kW bar dB(A) mm kg
Power
connection
7.5 0.34 8 7.5 0.34 8
2.2 SX 3 59 590 x 632 x 970 G /4
3
140 SX 3 T 0.25 0.2 59 590 x 900 x 970 G /4
3
185
10 0.26 11 10 0.26 11 430
590 470
632
7.5 0.45 8 7.5 0.45 8 3-D view
Front view Rear view View from right
3 SX 4 10 0.36 11 60 590 x 632 x 970 G 3/4 140 SX 4 T 10 0.36 11 0.25 0.2 60 590 x 900 x 970 G 3/4 185
13 0.26 15 13 0.26 15
T - Version with integrated refrigeration dryer
7.5 0.60 8 7.5 0.60 8
4 SX 6 10 0.48 11 61 590 x 632 x 970 G 3/4 145 SX 6 T 10 0.48 11 0.27 0.2 61 590 x 900 x 970 G 3/4 190
13 0.37 15 13 0.37 15
7.5 0.80 8 7.5 0.80 8 Air
outlet
5.5 SX 8 10 0.67 11 64 590 x 632 x 970 G 3/4 155 SX 8 T 10 0.67 11 0.27 0.2 64 590 x 900 x 970 G 3/4 200

970
13 0.54 15 13 0.54 15
Power
connection

T-version with integrated refrigeration dryer (refrigerant R 134a) 590 470

700
900
Rated Model Working FAD *) Max. Dryer Dryer Receiver Sound pres- Dimensions Air Weight Front view Rear view View from right 3-D view
motor pressure operating power differential volume sure level **) WxDxH connection
power pressure consumption pressure
Aircenter – With refrigeration dryer and compressed air receiver
*optionally available with a micro-filter or micro-filter combination
kW bar m³/min bar kW bar l dB(A) mm kg

7.5 0.34 8
2.2 Aircenter 3 0.25 0.2 200 59 590 x 1090 x 1560 G 3/4 285
10 0.26 11

7.5 0.45 8
Power

1560
3 Aircenter 4 10 0.36 11 0.25 0.2 200 60 590 x 1090 x 1560 G 3/4 285 connection
13 0.26 15 Air
outlet
7.5 0.60 8
4 Aircenter 6 10 0.48 11 0.27 0.2 200 61 590 x 1090 x 1560 G 3/4 290
13 0.37 15
7.5 0.80 8 820
5.5 Aircenter 8 10 0.67 11 0.27 0.2 200 64 590 x 1090 x 1560 G 3/4 300 590 554
1090
13 0.54 15
Front view Rear view View from right 3-D view
*) Performance data as per ISO 1217 : 2009, Annex C; **) Sound pressure level as per ISO 2151 and standard ISO 9614-2, Tolerance: ± 3 dB(A)
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Choose the required grade of treatment according to your field of application: Explanation
Air treatment using a refrigeration dryer (pressure dew point +3 °C) THNF Bag filter
ZK Centrifugal separator
Application examples: selection of treatment classes to ISO 8573-1
ED ECO DRAIN
Solids Water Oil Bacteria Upon
FB / FC Pre-filter

KAESER
Pure air and clean room Upon request
technology request 4 1 Installation for FD Particulate filter
heavily fluctuating air FE / FF Microfilter

KAESER
KAESER
FST demand FG Activated carbon filter
Dairies, breweries 1 4 1 FFG

KAESER

KAESER
Activated carbon and microfilter combination

KAESER
KAESER
RD Refrigeration dryer
* Filter DD Desiccant dryer
Food and luxury food production

KAESER
1 4 1

KAESER
Air receiver RD ZK

KAESER
AMCS FD ACT FF ACT ACT activated carbon adsorber
FE FST Sterile filters
Very clean conveying air, chemical
plants 2 4 1 Aquamat Aquamat
AMCS AMCS Air-main charging system
Upon
KAESER

Pure air and clean room Upon request

technology request 4 1

KAESER
Compressed air quality classes to ISO 8573-1(2010):
*
KAESER

FST

KAESER
Pharmaceutical industry 1 4 1 Solid particles / dust
KAESER
FFG

KAESER
Max. particle count per m³ of a particle size
Weaving machines, photo labs Class with d [µm]*
1 4 1 RD ED Compressor THNF
AMCS * unit
KAESER 0.1 ≤ d ≤ 0.5 0.5 ≤ d ≤ 1.0 1.0 ≤ d ≤ 5.0
Paint spraying, powder coating
1 4 1 AMCS FF 0 e.g. Consult KAESER regarding
* pure air and cleanroom technology
Packaging, control and
KAESER

1 ≤ 20,000 ≤ 400 ≤ 10
instrument air 1 4 2 2 ≤ 400,000 ≤ 6,000 ≤ 100
AMCS FE
3 not defined ≤ 90,000 ≤ 1,000
General works air, high-grade 4 not defined not defined ≤ 10,000
sand blasting 2 4 3
AMCS 5 not defined not defined ≤ 100,000
FC
KAESER

Shot blasting Class Particle concentration Cp [mg/m³]*

2 7 3 Aquamat
6 0 < Cp ≤ 5
FB
KAESER

Low-grade shot blasting 7 5 < Cp ≤ 10

3 7 4 X Cp > 10
For KAESER rotary screw compressors
Conveying air for wastewater
systems 3 9 4 *FE micro-filters Water
can be optionally
Other machines installed in TG to TI Class Pressure dew point [°C]
No quality requirements series refrigeration dryers.
8 9 5
e.g. Consult KAESER regarding
0 pure air and cleanroom technology
For air mains subject to sub-zero temperatures: 1 ≤ – 70 °C
Compressed air treatment with a desiccant dryer (down to -70 °C pressure dew point) 2 ≤ – 40 °C
Solids Water Oil Bacteria Upon 3 ≤ – 20 °C
KAESER

Pure air and clean room Upon request 4 ≤ + 3 °C

Installation for
technology request 1-3 1 heavily fluctuating air 5 ≤ + 7 °C
demand 6 ≤ + 10 °C
KAESER

FST
KAESER

Pharmaceuticals, dairies, breweries Concentration of liquid water

1 1-3 1 Class
KAESER

KAESER

CW [g/m³]*
KAESER

KAESER

Microchip production, optics, food 7 CW ≤ 0.5

KAESER

and luxury food production 1 1-3 1 AMCS FE FD ACT Filter 8 0.5 < CW ≤ 5
KAESER

KAESER

Air receiver DD FE ZK 9 5 < CW ≤ 10

X CW ≤ 10
Paint spraying 2 1-3 1 AMCS
Upon Oil
KAESER

Pure air and clean room Upon request

technology request 1-3 1 Total oil concentration
KAESER

Class
KAESER

(fluid, aerosol + gaseous) [mg/m³]*

KAESER
KAESER

FST
KAESER

Process air, pharmaceuticals e.g. Consult KAESER regarding

1 1-3 1 0 pure air and cleanroom technology
1 ≤ 0.01
KAESER

Photo labs 1 1-3 1 Compressor THNF 2 ≤ 0.1

KAESER

KAESER

AMCS FG FD DD FE ED unit 3 ≤ 1.0

Especially dry conveying air, paint
spraying,fine pressure controllers
4 ≤ 5.0
2 1-3 2 Aquamat X > 5.0
AMCS
*) At reference conditions 20°C, 1 bar(a), 0% humidity
P-651/0ED.12/10 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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